Categories
Book Reviews

Marked by Moonlight by Sophie Jordan

Sophie Jordan’s return to paranormal romance with Marked by Moonlight marks a bold departure from her acclaimed historical romance repertoire, including the stunning A Fire in the Sky. While Jordan has proven her mastery of passionate storytelling across genres, this venture into lycanthrope territory presents both triumphant moments and stumbling blocks that leave readers howling […]

Categories
Book Reviews

It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara

Andrea Mara has carved out a distinctive niche in the crowded psychological thriller landscape, and her latest novel, It Should Have Been You, demonstrates exactly why she’s become a must-read author for fans of domestic suspense. Following the success of previous works like No One Saw a Thing, Someone in the Attic, and All Her […]

Categories
Book Reviews

In Case You Read This by Edward Underhill

Edward Underhill’s latest young adult novel, In Case You Read This, presents readers with a tender exploration of trans identity, first love, and the courage it takes to be authentically yourself. Following his previous works Always the Almost and This Day Changes Everything, Underhill continues to craft stories that center LGBTQ+ experiences with both sensitivity […]

Categories
Book Reviews

The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence

The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence was published in 1928. Set in a dreamlike snowy London the question left open is who the three people in the story saw on the snowy evening.  This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Last Laugh by […]

Categories
Book Reviews

The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien

Madeleine Thien’s The Book of Records is a novel unlike any other—philosophical, speculative, historical, and timeless in ambition. In this breathtakingly imaginative work, Thien constructs a world where temporal borders collapse and humanity’s existential dilemmas resurface through the fragmented lens of exile, memory, and reckoning. Following the acclaimed success of Do Not Say We Have […]

Categories
Book Reviews

Mark Twain by Ron Chernow

Mark Twain by Ron Chernow is not just a biography—it’s an exhumation of a national myth. With the meticulous care of a forensic historian and the narrative instinct of a novelist, Chernow lifts the veil on the private life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, the man behind the immortal pen name. Where earlier biographies skim the […]

Categories
Book Reviews

All the Perfect Days by Michael Thompson

All the Perfect Days by Michael Thompson is a masterclass in emotional resonance, threading a uniquely speculative concept through the recognizable tapestry of everyday life. Building upon the acclaim of his debut, How to Be Remembered, Thompson’s sophomore novel doesn’t merely explore time—it interrogates its limitations, demanding readers consider how much knowledge is too much […]

Categories
Book Reviews

The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater

In the pantheon of historical fiction that dares to examine the moral gray areas of World War II, Maggie Stiefvater’s The Listeners stands as a remarkable achievement—a novel that weaves together magical realism, wartime tension, and profound questions about loyalty, luxury, and the true cost of survival. Known primarily for her young adult fantasy series […]

Categories
Book Reviews

Book Review: Get Your Book Seen and Sold

Get Your Book Seen and Sold by Claudine Wolk and Julie Murkette Genre: Nonfiction / Writing & Publishing ISBN: 9781935874447 Print Length: 122 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A clear and direct answer to the unpublished writer’s first question: “Where do I go from here?” You can’t get your book seen and sold […]

Categories
Book Reviews

Heart of the Sun by Mia Sheridan

What happens when the lights go out—literally and metaphorically? Heart of the Sun, the latest emotional rollercoaster by Mia Sheridan, answers that question with lyrical prose, harrowing circumstances, and a love story that refuses to die, even when the world does. Known for tugging heartstrings with novels like Archer’s Voice and Kyland, Sheridan infuses her […]